‘Renaissance of Southern Cinema’: 19th Annual Carrboro Film Fest Set For This Weekend Posted by Ben Crosbie | Jan 24, 2025 | Arts, Instagram The Carrboro Film Fest will start on Friday evening and run through Sunday afternoon at the Carrboro Century Center. Read More
Donovan Livingston Selected as Chapel Hill’s Latest Poet Laureate Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 15, 2025 | Arts, Local Government Donovan Livingston, a spoken word poet and UNC educator, is the latest Chapel Hill Poet Laureate as the town announced Wednesday. Read More
‘Heart and Soul of a Community’: Thinking Creatively to Support Artists in Orange County Posted by Emma Cooke | Jan 13, 2025 | Arts, Instagram Creative people are the heart and soul of a community. So when they cannot be in it — which Orange County is facing — the loss is profound. Read More
Preserving the Creative Economy: Survey Examines the Impact of Arts Nonprofits on Communities Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 9, 2024 | Arts, Local Government, Nonprofit A recent national survey examined the impact of arts nonprofit groups on local economies, but the local industry is still seeking support. Read More
Chapel Hill Removes New Artwork at Peace & Justice Plaza, Citing ‘Deep Division’ Over One Detail Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 20, 2024 | Arts, Instagram, International, Local Government Chapel Hill staff removed the latest art display at the Peace & Justice Plaza on Wednesday, citing division caused by a pro-Palestine symbol. Read More
Reese McHenry, Powerhouse Local Rocker, Dies After Battle With Cancer Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 14, 2024 | Arts, Obituaries After an intense and extended battle with cancer, Triangle-area rock musician Reese McHenry died... Read More
Chapel Hill Sees New Art Murals Installed at University Place, Rosemary Street Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 24, 2024 | Arts, Development, Instagram Chapel Hill is seeing new, colorful art murals around town, located at University Place and Rosemary Street. Read More
Carrboro Businesses Pledge Donation Days to Support The ArtsCenter for Its 50th Anniversary Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 26, 2024 | Arts, Business, Nonprofit The ArtsCenter announced a lineup of businesses participating in “Artstober” to help raise money for and spread awareness of its operations. Read More
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade Opens 2024 Participant Applications Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 22, 2024 | Arts Applications to participate in the 2024 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade are now... Read More
Ackland Art Museum Welcomes Local Color-Blind Residents to Highlight Accessibility Program Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 26, 2024 | Arts, Business, Instagram, UNC The Ackland Art Museum hosted six color-blind Triangle residents and gave them corrective glasses to celebrate its accessibility program. Read More